Notice to Design Firms

(Name of governmental unit requesting qualification statements) is currently considering the (very brief statement of project). The (abbreviated name of governmental unit) is interested in procuring design services for this project. In general terms the work is expected to include (provide a brief preliminary "scope of services" [See Form 3] that will be required).

Firms interested in being considered to perform this design work should submit (number of copies desired) copies of a letter of interest, each with a "Statement of Qualifications". This "Statement of Qualifications" should include: 1) a brief description of the business entity or a company brochure; 2) their firm's qualifications to undertake this project; 3) the firm's experience with budget and cost control including the results of the firm's activities; 4) a listing of projects that demonstrate the firm's capabilities; 5) a listing of recently completed work on similar type projects including the name, address, and telephone number of the client or project contact for each project; 6)  profiles of key personnel who will be involved in the design work, 7) a statement of current workload; 8) a listing of business references other than those listed above, including the name of contact and telephone number; and 9) additional information, not to exceed one page, that you believe would be useful in evaluating the firm's qualifications. If a firm intends to undertake the project jointly with another firm or by the use of consultants, the listing of qualification must include information on the other firms to be used. Letters of interest with attached qualification statements should be sent to (list name and address where responses should be sent) so as to be received not later than (fill in the date and time).

Responding firms will be screened and the firms judged by (indicate name of unit that will evaluate proposals) to be most appropriately qualified, will be interviewed. The interviews will be based on qualifications only. Fees will not be discussed during the interview process. Fees and the detailed scope of services will be negotiated with the firm determined by (name of governmental unit that will contract for services) to be the best choice for the intended work.